Hassan Haskins isn’t a drop in this Chargers backfield, even after Kimani Vidal’s Week 6 breakout. With Omarion Hampton sidelined, Vidal showed upside, but Haskins profiles as a between-the-tackles grinder who can still grab touches if the rotation wobbles. The takeaway for fantasy managers is to hold Haskins for at least a week or two while the Chargers sort their RB usage, rather than chase a quick cut.

The piece also points to plausible waiver targets—Zonovan Knight, Tyjae Spears, and Jaydon Blue among others—while touting the Who Should I Pickup tool to compare options. In short, don’t overreact to one big game from Vidal; Haskins remains a short-term contributor with plausible season-long upside if injuries linger or Hampton’s recovery drags.

Denver placed Matt Peart on IR with a knee injury and promoted Calvin Throckmorton. Garret Wallow also went to IR, J.T. Gray was activated, and Throckmorton was elevated while Garrett Nelson and Karsen Barnhart joined the practice squad. Peart, thrust into LG duty after Powers’ biceps tear, drew three penalties in the Jets win.

With Powers and Peart out, Alex Palczewski or Throckmorton could start at left guard versus the Giants in London. Palczewski had been a frontrunner for Powers’ spot, and Denver plans to deploy eight OL pieces in run and play-action on a pivotal Week 7.

Week 7 tight end starts hinge on three clear matchups: Trey McBride vs Green Bay, Mason Taylor vs Carolina, and Sam LaPorta vs Tampa Bay, with Harrison Jr. status shaping McBride’s upside. Hockenson and Theo Johnson face tougher draws, while Tyler Warren carries risk against Los Angeles. Smart managers lean into target share and matchup flow, not name value, for Week 7 TE decisions.

Buoyed by injury signals and recent usage, McBride could surge if Harrison Jr. sits, Taylor looks to rebound his last London funk, and LaPorta remains a high-slot contributor for Detroit. Avoid the week’s busts in Hockenson and Johnson when ceilings are capped by elite defenses, and tread carefully with Warren in a chargers-friendly matchup.